Body Quote by Gloria Steinem
“Progress is not automatic, it depends on what we do every day. So any statement of ownership of our own bodies, however that occurs in our individual lives or our community or our collective lives, is crucial.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s March, 2017
Change requires daily intentional actions; bodily autonomy is a collective responsibility.
In simple terms: Daily actions matter.
Key Takeaway
Act daily.
Themes
activism
autonomy
collective action
Mood
empowering
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- health rights
- community organizing
Key Concepts
feminism
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habit supports your values?
- How do you protect autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Change is not guaranteed.
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